Illinois Central 2613 was a 4-8-2 "Mountain" built by the Illinois Central Railroad’s Paducah, Kentucky Shops in 1942. It eventually became famous for pulling fan trips for the Illinois Central in the early 1960’s right before it was sold for scrap.
Illinois Central 2613 Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Illinois Central’s Paducah, Kentucky shops Build date 1942
Specifications Configuration: • Whyte 4-8-2 • UIC 2’D1’ Gauge 4 ft 8+ 1 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm )Driver dia.70 in (1.778 m) Wheelbase 92.34 ft (2,815 cm) • Engine 42.25 ft (1,288 cm) • Drivers 18.25 ft (556 cm) Adhesive weight 293,880 lb (133,300 kg) Loco weight 423,893 lb (192,275 kg) Tender weight 370,500 lb (168,100 kg) Total weight 794,393 lb (360,331 kg) Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 26 t (57,000 lb) Water cap. 22,000 imp gal (100,000 L; 26,000 US gal) Firebox: • Grate area 88.30 sq ft (8.203 m2 ) Boiler pressure 275 psi (1,900 kPa) Heating surface: • Firebox 467 sq ft (43.4 m2 ) Superheater: • Heating area 1,619 sq ft (150 m2 ) Cylinders 2 High-pressure cylinder 28 in × 30 in (710 mm × 760 mm) Valve gear Walschaerts valve gear
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